Our wellbeing is multi-dimensional and interdependent, encompassing our minds, our physical and emotional selves, our environment, financial and social connections as well as career, relationships and personal development. Improving our sense of wellbeing has a significant positive impact on how happy and fulfilled we feel.
At a more granular level this may include looking at:
Yoga is an ancient art that originated in India around 5,000 years ago. It promotes a real sense of wellbeing, energising the body and calming the mind through the practice of postures (asanas), breathing (pranayama), meditation and relaxation.
People are drawn to yoga for different reasons: to improve flexibility and fitness levels, strengthen and condition, help with injuries and/or health conditions, ease stress or just to help relax. It can be modified to suit all levels of fitness, age and ability and is an enjoyable way to balance the body and mind, with immense health benefits that include the following:
Mindfulness is bringing attention to the present moment without judgement. In mindfulness we learn the skill of paying attention to the present moment just as it is.
Mindfulness allows us to focus on the present moment rather than going into auto pilot mode. It can be useful to think of it in stages:
A variety of means can be used to help including breathing practices, meditation, visualisation, body awareness, movement and cognitive exercises.
There is a wealth of evidence that supports the benefits of mindfulness, which include:
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